The ‘Dream Dozen' Top Tips for the Christmas Best Selling Toys
The ‘Dream 12‘ is a list of the top toys for Christmas 2011 which has been drawn up by industry body, the Toy Retailers' Association. It features a number of Interactive fluffy toys along with some more traditional children's character favourites. Prices range from £19.99 to £89.99. Just don't forget the batteries!
As seen on the BBC news, the toys were being showcased at an event in London to launch the Dream Dozen.
The association's prediction of the Christmas 2011 best-sellers are listed below. Get them quick as they're bound to sell out soon!
Alternatively, wrap up a really big empty cardboard box; you know it's what your kids will probably end up playing with on Christmas Day!
Doggie Doo"Feed the dog a doggie treat and pump the lead as instructed. Each squeeze pushes some plasticine poop nearer to fruition and when the deed is done the player holding the lead cleans up the poop with a little spade. First to 3 wins!" |
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Fijit Friends"Serafina, a smart, fun and funny Fijit Friend, is an interactive toy that will become your child's new best friend. With supple skin that enables amazing movement, this sweet pink Fijit Friend has several interactive features, including voice recognition, beat detection, dance mode, and over 150 built-in responses. Recommended for ages six and up, Serafina will be a fast and lasting friend that chats, dances, jokes and performs." |
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Fireman Sam Pontypandy Rescue Set"Help Fireman Sam save the day with the Fireman Sam Pontypandy Multi Rescue Set . There are all sorts of emergencies going on in Pontypandy, but it's no problem for you and the Fireman Sam figure to sort out. Help put out the cooker fire with the hose, save naughty Norman when he traps his head in the railings, and help Sam get the cat down from the tree. Make sure you avoid the collapsing roof and floor !" |
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Kidizoom Twist"Get snapping with this 2 megapixel camera using the twisting lens: take pictures and movies of your friends then take fantastic self portraits. The camera features a 4x digital zoom, built-in flash, colour screen, 5 great games and dual view finders. Edit and enhance your photos with a variety of frames, stamps and wacky effects. There’s a great voice recording function with 5 different voice changing effects: pitch up, pitch down, slow, robot and echo." |
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LeapPad Explorer"LeapPad is a learning tablet just for children. With a built-in camera, video recorder, and a huge library of games and activities, the durable LeapPad features innovative apps that inspire creativity and turn reading into fun and games. It's a new way to learn, a new way to play – a new way to unlock your child's potential." |
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Lets Rock Elmo"It's music time! Rock out with LET'S ROCK Elmo! Dressed in a concert-style tee, Elmo takes the stage singing and making music – and preschoolers can too! Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments, a tambourine and a drum set. Preschoolers can choose which instrument Elmo plays, and he "magically" recognizes which one you give him." |
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Milky the Bunny"Milky is your ‘real', adorable, snow white bunny from Emotion Pets. He moves his eyes, nose, ears and feet, and makes real sounds. He has ticklish feet and he really chews his carrot. He gets scared and his ears tremble. And when he falls asleep, hear his little snores." |
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Monster High Lagoona's Hydration Station"Lagoona Blue uses her Hydration Station to re-moisturize at night and it doubles as room décor for girls. Just press the shell-shaped button on the front to activate 3 different modes of lights and bubbles for a cool underwater room effect." |
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Moshling Tree House"Moshling Treehouse opens up to reveal a place to play with and also store your moshlings. Working basket lift for your moshlings to play on. Includes exclusive Roxy Moshling. One supplied. For Ages 4 years and over." |
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Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster"The Vortex Nitron disc blaster is the ultimate in Vortex innovation and technology! The Nitron blaster’s cutting-edge acceleration trigger propels a full-auto storm of discs toward targets at extreme range for an all-out assault. Its Centerfire Tech electronic scope features pulsing targeting lights to help you center your aim. The included 20-disc magazine and onboard magazine storage keep reloading time as short as possible (additional magazines and discs sold separately)." |
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Ninjago Fire Temple"Battle for control of the four Spinjitzu weapons has begun. Sensei Wu, Kai, Zane and Nya need help to keep Lord Garmadon and his evil skeleton army from taking the ultimate Spinjitzu weapon _ the Dragon Sword of Fire. As the temple splits into two, the fearsome Fire Dragon emerges to protect the sword by spitting fire at Lord Garmadon. Set also includes Samukai and Kruncha figures, all four golden weapons and 14 other weapons." |
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Star Wars Ultimate Force Tech Lightsaber"The all-new Star Wars – The Clone Wars Darth Vader ultimate FX lightsaber provides one of the most authentic Jedi experiences ever for kids! The toy features a progressive light-up blade with vibrant LED lighting and authentic sounds, allowing kids to experience the Force in a whole new way. Features: Power activation and motion-controlled sound effects! Power-up light effects!" |
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